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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 249.10 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 249.10 and 102.90 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 249.10 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/249.10 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 249.10 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 25,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.39/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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